Revolutionising Energy Storage: Voltavate
Improving battery performance, safety, and lifespan while reducing production costs and waste.
About
Voltavate is an early-stage startup revolutionising energy storage with innovative electrode-coated nanofiber separator technology.
Our solution improves battery performance, safety, and lifespan while reducing production costs and waste. This breakthrough technology is applicable across electric vehicles, grid storage, and emerging battery chemistries. - Amir Hooshang Teheri, CEO and Cofounder
With their deep expertise in battery technologies and manufacturing, co-founders, Amir Hooshang Tehri and Omid Javadi, have brought their technical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to solve a pressing energy challenge.
Why Melbourne
Melbourne offers an outstanding environment for launching and scaling Voltavate. The city has a thriving innovation ecosystem driven by world-class universities that lead in battery research and clean energy innovation, providing access to cutting-edge knowledge, infrastructure, and a highly skilled talent pool.
Melbourne is also home to specialised facilities like the Battery Innovation Hub, which offers advanced resources for battery production and testing. These facilities and the city's strong commitment to sustainability and renewable energy create the perfect foundation for companies like Voltavate to thrive.
With its collaborative ecosystem of research institutions, industry leaders, and government support, Melbourne stands out as a hub for clean energy innovation. This environment allows us to drive technological advancements, build strategic partnerships, and scale our solutions to tackle global energy challenges effectively.
Challenge
The global battery industry, projected to grow to $424 billion by 2030 with demand increasing 18-fold, faces significant challenges, including inefficiencies in production, cost-effectiveness, low margins, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
As the world transitions to renewable energy and electric vehicles, safety, performance, and environmental limitations further constrain existing battery technologies. These challenges create significant barriers to decarbonisation. Addressing them is essential to enable the widespread adoption of renewable energy and scale electric vehicle deployment—both critical for achieving global climate goals.
Amir Hooshand Taheri, CEO and Cofounder
Solution
Voltavate addresses these critical challenges by developing innovative battery separators through vertical integration. Voltavate technology improves battery performance and safety, reduces production costs, and minimizes dependence on vulnerable global supply chains. By manufacturing battery components in-house, Voltavate ensure a reliable supply and mitigate trade uncertainties.
Voltavate solve key customer challenges by providing enhanced efficiency, improved margins, and greater sustainability in energy storage systems. These advancements create positive climate impacts, enabling the adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Our solution accelerates the transition to clean energy, driving the widespread use of renewable energy storage systems and electric vehicles. This progress is vital for reducing carbon emissions and achieving a sustainable energy future. - Amir Hooshang Taheri, CEO
Looking Ahead
Voltavate is developing a working prototype and a pilot-scale production line, demonstrating the potential of our technology.
Voltavate has filed a PCT patent application to protect our innovative technology and participated in accelerator programs such as EnergyLab, Climate Salad, and CDL, which have supported their growth.
Voltavate are exploring collaborations with battery manufacturers and have partnered with Deakin University and BatteryHub as an industry partner for an ARC grant to further advance their technology.
The next steps include securing funding for their next round, establishing a production facility in Melbourne, increasing R&D efforts, and expanding our team. These initiatives aim to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Contact
Website: www.voltavate.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/voltavate
